Mark Gottlieb, Trident Media Group literary agent @Mark_Gottlieb · 18h
PRNEWS @PRNews
When it is time for a book to make the journey through publication, what do most communicators get wrong, and what should they do differently? prnew.se/2OOkooH #PRNEWSOne time-tested way to slingshot your personal brand into the heavens is to #publish your first book. .@PRNews interviewed me for this article on making your book into PR magic! #branding #PublicRelations #Marketing #publishing #askagent #markgottlieb #tridentmediagroup
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Rob @RobertPolk2
#AskFuseIs there a general response time window among agents with full manuscripts and will a writer always hear back? Thank you!
It can be weeks or months, but we do our best. Existing clients must come first. #AskFuse
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Rob @RobertPolk2
#AskFuseIs there a general response time window among agents with full manuscripts and will a writer always hear back? Thank you!
This varies by agent and agency! Check their website for details. I will admit I don't always manage to get back to everyone, though I do try to do so. #AskFuse twitter.com/RobertPolk2/st…
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Jade M. GOREn 🎃🔮 @jadewritesbooks
@dreamoforgonon Since YA is said to be over saturated, is there more demand or interest in adult titles (particularly SFF) now or has it stayed the same? #AskFuseI can't speak to the YA market, but I would say Adult SFF is a perennial -- it never really wavers in popularity. Certain genres do come and go -- it's still very hard to do Urban Fantasy at traditional publishers these days, for instance. #AskFuse twitter.com/jadewritesbook…
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Chris B-eeeek!-ler 👻 @cwbuecheler
@dreamoforgonon What types of manuscripts are you folks sick of receiving right now (eg vampire books back in the Twilight era)? #AskFuseAs far as mysteries, I'm not really feeling a glut of anything. Still looking for domestic suspense, thriller, traditional, procedurals, but obviously fresh hooks are needed to break them out. #AskFuse
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Chris B-eeeek!-ler 👻 @cwbuecheler
@dreamoforgonon What types of manuscripts are you folks sick of receiving right now (eg vampire books back in the Twilight era)? #AskFuseThere's always room for a fresh take on anything, but in SFF in particular I would say we reached peak zombie a few years ago and we aren't ready for more yet. (Zombies and vampires tend to cycle. Vampires are back!) #AskFuse twitter.com/cwbuecheler/st…
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Jason Allison @jasontallison
@Michrichter1 In terms of comps for tone and feel, must they be recently published titles, or can a writer cite slightly older works that were influential? Thanks. #askfuseRecent is better, if possible. Like within the past 3 years. But if you must choose an older work, don't make it your only comp. I'm also not averse to "X meets Y" comps, or "with the humor of A and the characters of B". #AskFuse
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Jason Allison @jasontallison
@Michrichter1 In terms of comps for tone and feel, must they be recently published titles, or can a writer cite slightly older works that were influential? Thanks. #askfuseAt least one of your comparative titles should have been published in the last decade, preferably in the last 5 years. You can use more classic works as additional comps, but we need to know you understand the current market in your genre. #AskFuse twitter.com/jasontallison/…
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
@Michrichter1 Do you want only recently published comp titles, or can the query include authors in the genre whose style is comparable?It's most helpful if the books have been published in the last 3 years, 5 at most. #AskFuse
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
@Michrichter1 I've read so many opinions about WHEN the murder has to happen in a cozy--first page to fiftieth. Any insights on current expectations?You don't have that many pages to hook an agent/the reader, so the sooner the better IMHO. #AskFuse
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
What are your thoughts on including COMPS in a query? Also, how do you differentiate between a cozy and a traditional mystery for marketing purposes? @Michrichter1 #AskFuseCozies have a specific format. Small town, amateur sleuth usually a clever woman. Murder either quick or off the page. Maybe romantic tension w/cop. Punny title. #AskFuse
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
What are your thoughts on including COMPS in a query? Also, how do you differentiate between a cozy and a traditional mystery for marketing purposes? @Michrichter1 #AskFuseI always want comps and ask for them even in verbal pitches. It gives me a sense of tone and tells me you read in the genre. #AskFuse
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
@dreamoforgonon Thank you. How beneficial do you find a fiction author's blog to be in the pre-representation stage?Honestly, these days I think author blogs are pretty irrelevant unless you have a preexisting, strong blog following. You'll get more results from a newsletter via Substack or something similar. #AskFuse twitter.com/LizBoegerAutho…
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Don Tries to Write Stuff @Orklad
How many agents should you query in one go?#AskFuse
I’d suggest 10 or 20 in one round, but it’s a personal decision. Be sure you can keep track of who you query and the status. And research everyone. #AskFuse
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Don Tries to Write Stuff @Orklad
How many agents should you query in one go?#AskFuse
Most people will tell you to go in waves of 5-10 or so, so you don't strike out all at once if you need to do more work. That's a good idea, but don't 'save' anyone for a later wave if you really want to work with them. Hit your top choices first. #AskFuse twitter.com/Orklad/status/…
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
Do you recommend an aspiring author publish the first pages, first chapters, or blurbs of their WIP on their blog? @Michrichter1 #AskFuseI generally advise against that. You're likely to edit your work with your agent at some point, and it's better not to have earlier versions floating around the internet. #AskFuse twitter.com/LizBoegerAutho…
Michelle Richter📚 @Michrichter1 · 2d
Liz Boeger @LizBoegerAuthor
Is it acceptable to query while waiting to hear back on your PitchWars submission? @Michrichter1 #AskFuseYes, you can certainly still query in the meantime. But you may then need to let agents know that you've been selected and will have to wait until after the agent showcase to send (or ask if that's OK with them.) #AskFuse
Connor Goldsmith @dreamoforgonon · 2d
Jason Allison @jasontallison
Hello. Would you advise a writer who is ready to query (or thinks he/she is) to wait if they are attending the same conference as an agent whom they believe may be a good fit? Thanks! #CrimeBake #AskFuse @Michrichter1Personally, I would say no. You can always follow up with them at the conference, and they may even have had a chance to take a look already! Meeting you at the conference is lovely, but we can't gauge the writing from a chat. #AskFuse twitter.com/jasontallison/…
Dr. Uwe Stender @UweStenderPhD · 4d
William Greene @dailyfalconer
@UweStenderPhD Any difference between what you look for in YA and Adult Q Letter format/content?Query letters for fiction are query letters for fiction regardless of age group.
Dr. Uwe Stender @UweStenderPhD · 4d
Morgan Eck @MakeshiftMorgan
@UweStenderPhD I'm curious if you think it's possible for an author to be published across widely varied genres... say, a fantasy book followed by a horror book. Does this risk alienating fans of one/not the other?For a bestselling author, that is not a problem. For a "regular" author, ideally, you should find a foothold in one genre before you branch out, OR use a pseudonym, but establishing first might be better.